"Krea has offered me the opportunity to explore all my interests in the same place, and has changed the way I approach problems and come up with impactful solutions".
Aishwarya Sivaramakrishnan
Cohort of 2022
Passionate about creating measurable social impact in the field of education, and dreams of moving to Germany and owning a library
The Psychology Major at Krea University aims to develop students’ capacities to comprehend and scrutinise psychological knowledge while fostering their understanding of research methods for exploring human behaviour and cognition at multiple levels of analyses. The curriculum encourages students to engage in an understanding of existing studies critically, reading and engaging with original papers and peer-reviewed journal articles, questioning and analysing methodologies, reliability of findings, and validity of conclusions. This cultivates their critical thinking skills and enables them to assess the strengths and limitations of various studies. Psychology at Krea is guided by principles of ethical rigour, scientific integrity, and the decolonisation of psychological science. It acknowledges the influence of unique contextual factors on human behaviour and cognition, prompting students to explore these influences in their research. Simultaneously, it recognises historical biases and power imbalances within the field of psychology, urging students to critically examine and challenge traditional perspectives while incorporating diverse voices
The undergraduate Psychology Programme at Krea University is built on developing meaningful connections between courses that introduce diverse psychological theories and methods to students. Through testing and measurement exercises conducted in the Krea Psychology Lab, students apply their knowledge and develop practical skills, and through exploration, comprehension, critique, and construction of psychological knowledge from various disciplines, students are taught to develop a strong foundation in thinking and writing about psychology. This foundation enables them to engage in research projects under the supervision of faculty who are experts in diverse areas of psychology and research methodologies. The curriculum equips students with skills in psychological science, including parsing credible sources, integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods, conducting quasi-experimental studies, and developing ethical guidelines for fieldwork. Additionally, students learn to write about psychology in the academic conventions of the APA/MLA format. They also acquire the competence and creativity to effectively communicate research-based findings to both an academic readership and general audiences.
In addition to its focus on research and higher education, the Psychology Major at Krea University exposes students to various strands of psychology, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue diverse careers in the field. The curriculum recognises that psychology offers a wide array of career paths beyond research and academia. Students are introduced to different branches of psychology, such as social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical and counselling psychology, among others. By exploring these different strands, students gain insights into the practical applications of psychology and the potential career opportunities available in each area. Whether their interests lie in clinical practice, human resources, counselling, research, advocacy, policy intervention, scientific journalism, or other areas, the curriculum provides them with a foundation to pursue their chosen careers within the field of Psychology.
The Approach
The Psychology Major at Krea University offers students a solid foundation by integrating various theories and pluralistic approaches that underpin psychology as a modern scientific discipline. The program exposes students to both established mainstream perspectives and emerging critical viewpoints within the field. Krea’s unique interwoven approach encourages exploration of interconnected theories beyond the boundaries of psychology, inviting students to engage with disciplines such as philosophy, history, social studies, and biology. Krea students undergo carefully thought out core and skills courses in the first year, including ethics, data analytics, writing, philosophical perspectives, social and historical concepts, creative expressions, and computational thinking, that also informs the psychology curriculum. In other words, students will be actively encouraged to bring in their knowledge and experiences from other disciplines and courses to bear upon their learning process in psychology.
At Krea University, our overarching goal is to equip students with a broad and humane perspective that nurtures a lifelong commitment to inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and analytical skills. This objective is achieved through a teaching approach that is critically informed, reflective, and responsive to the needs of the community, complemented by research activities that further enhance students’ understanding of psychology and its broader implications.
Programme Details
Graduation Requirements
Courses
Faculty
Careers
Graduation Requirements
In the Three Year Psychology Honours degree, a student will earn 60 credits by completing thirteen courses as well as a capstone project. The division of course-work is as follows:
Nine required courses (36 credits)
Four electives (16 credits)
Capstone thesis (8 credits) OR two additional electives (8 credits)
In the Psychology Minor programme, a student will earn 28 credits and complete seven courses. The division of course-work is as follows:
Four required courses (16 credits)
Three electives (12 credits)
In qualifying for a concentration in Psychology, a student will earn 16 credits, by completing any four courses listed in the Psychology programme.
Please note: All PSYC courses are 4 credit courses.
Courses
Required Courses for
PSYC Major
Electives Courses for
PSYC Major/Minor
Introduction to Psychology
Brain and Behaviour
Statistics for Psychologists
Qualitative Approaches
Experimental Research Design
Cognitive Development
Social Psychology
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Writing like a Psychologist
Thinking like a Psychologist
School Psychology
The Psychology of Sexuality and Gender
History and Systems of Psychology
Health and Sports Psychology
Culture and Subjectivity
A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis
Educational Psychology
Political Psychology
Testing and Measurement in Psychology
Introduction to Counselling Theories
Required Courses for PSYC Minor
Courses from earlier years:
Introduction to Psychology
Brain and Behaviour
Cognitive Development
Social Psychology
Consumer, Psychology, Economy
Environment and Psyche
Motherhood, Family, and Childcare in India
Community Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Psychology
The Question of Reality in Literature and Psychoanalysis
Faculty
Akanksha Adya
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Akanksha Adya
Assistant Professor of Psychology
PhD Scholar, University of West Georgia, US
Garima Kumar
Visiting Faculty
Garima Kumar
Visiting Faculty
PhD, Himalayan University, Itanagar
Neha Aggarwal
Visiting Faculty
Neha Aggarwal
Visiting Faculty
PhD, Jawarhal Nehru University, Delhi
Pooja Nair
Visiting Faculty
Pooja Nair
Visiting Faculty
PhD Scholar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
Rakshi Rath
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Rakshi Rath
Assistant Professor of Psychology
PhD, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews
Ranjini Krishnan
Visiting Faculty
Ranjini Krishnan
Visiting Faculty
PhD, Centre for the Study of Culture and Society, Bangalore
Sabah Siddiqui
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Sabah Siddiqui
Assistant Professor of Psychology
PhD, University of Manchester
Shruti Chakravarty
Adjunct Faculty
Shruti Chakravarty
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
Suryodaya Sharma
Adjunct Faculty
Suryodaya Sharma
Adjunct Faculty
PhD Scholar, IIT Delhi
Varun V
Visiting Faculty
Varun V
Visiting Faculty
PhD Scholar, Duquesne University, US
Careers
Job Roles
Organizations
Guidance counselor
Legal researcher
Child Development specialist
HR Manager
Web content writer
Market research specialist
Education institution
Private counseling firm
Special needs assessment agency
Law/Mediation firm
Hospitals / private clinic
Career counseling firm
Market research agency
Mental Health Advocacy & Policy research organization